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SlowlyTooFades

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Wave to the Wind
Feb. 24, 1992
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Good early version. I like the more complicated changes in 1992, almost seems like they were trying for an Eyes-feel.
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The Other One
Feb. 24, 1992
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

One of the stronger late-era versions. Split across Drums (with a third jam segment before). What's not to like?
1
Corrina
Feb. 24, 1992
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

I'm surprised this early version hasn't been mentioned. Very loose, and builds nicely to the Other One.
1
Eternity
March 25, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

From a pretty solid first set, this is a stand-out version of Eternity with Bruce Hornsby: worth a listen.
4
Deal
Aug. 4, 1994
Giants Stadium

In the midst of a lackluster set (and show, and tour) this is a great version. Not as explosive, but well explored, with several intricate parts.
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Truckin'
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Probably my favorite version: Bobby is right on top of the vocals, the band drives it to the climax, then proceed into some very tight improvisation. What follows (O1> Dew) is excellent as well, matching this nicely.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 26, 1989
Miami Arena

These Miami shows are great, almost (but not quite) up to Hampton. And this is a titanic version of Estimated, powerful where it needs to be, tight where it should be (and often isn't), and just about as exploratory as they come.
Dark Star
Oct. 26, 1989
Miami Arena

Everything you've heard about how weird the second half of this version is is true. Hear it, it you haven't yet. (And the rest of the show is excellent, as is the night before).
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

The middle part, where JG sounds almost like he wants to go into Rider, is superb; but it's got nothing on the crescendo at the end. Audience gives a minute-long ovation at the end, which you can even hear (clearly & loudly) on the Sbd.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

I've often said that if I could have only 5 minutes of GD, it would be these.
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